Essays about: "Sustainability-linked bonds SLBs"
Found 4 essays containing the words Sustainability-linked bonds SLBs.
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1. Sustainability-Linked Bonds - A Case Study of H&M
University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för finansiell ekonomiAbstract : The thesis investigates the sustainability-linked bond issuance by fast fashion company H&M in the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic. The study contributes to existing literature by providing observations of real-world practitioners on the cost-benefit considerations of SLB issuance, in particular, challenging the notion of a "free lunch", conversely concluding that the greatest concern is attributed to potential reputational damage in the event of missed targets. READ MORE
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2. Corporate Sustainability-Linked Bonds and the Climate Transition Investigating the Link Between Science-Based Targets and Greenhouse Gas-Related Sustainability-Linked Bonds
University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionenAbstract : We examine sustainability-linked bonds (SLBs), a novel phenomenon in the sustainable debt market that has grown substantially during the last years. SLBs are a new type of bond format, distinguished from other sustainable labelled bonds, providing the potential to contribute to the climate transition as proceeds can be used for general corporate purposes while key performance indicators and sustainability performance targets (SPTs) are incorporated into the bond. READ MORE
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3. Sustainability-Linked Bonds: An investigation of premiums associated with sustainability-linked bonds
University essay from Lunds universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionenAbstract : Sustainable finance has become of great importance over the past years, especially due to global climate development, resulting in increased awareness among public and private sectors, and hence, more conscientious investors. In a market familiar with green bonds, Sustainability-Linked Bonds (SLBs) emerged as a new financial instrument posing a lesser greenwashing risk and, therefore, greater potential to make a material impact. READ MORE
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4. Bonds with Benefits: An Empirical Investigation of Sustainability-Linked Bonds
University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för finansiell ekonomiAbstract : Sustainability-linked bonds (SLBs) are the youngest and fastest-growing instrument of the sustainable debt market, with unique properties that should incentivise companies to become more sustainable. Yet there is little empirical evidence on SLBs. READ MORE